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Zoning
Beginning July 1st, 2021, all zoning variances and re-zoning petitions within the City of Lawrence, have to be filed with City of Lawrence DPW. They will be reviewed and decided by the City of Lawrence.
Platting (including waiver requests) and vacation petitions would still go through City of Indianapolis, Department of Metropolitan Development.
If you have any questions, please contact Department of Public Works at 317-545-8787 or email us here.
2025 Board of Zoning Appeals Filing Dates
All Zoning Variances are handled through City of Lawrence, Board of Zoning Appeals. Use the Variance Packets below to start your Variance request
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Phone: (317) 545-6191
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Contact us
9001 East 59th StreetLawrence, IN 46216
Phone: (317) 545-6191
Staff Directory
Utilities: (317) 542-0511
© 2025 City of Lawrence, IN. All rights reserved.